Network Rail has been fined £1.2 million after a boundary wall at Rugby railway station collapsed and seriously injured 81-year-old Edward Hanlon in September 2022. Investigators found the wall had been omitted from inspection records after boundary changes were incorrectly documented, meaning its deteriorating condition went unnoticed. [orr.gov.uk], [yahoo.com] The incident left Mr Hanlon with …
A father and son have been sentenced after carrying out illegal gas work that resulted in a dangerous gas leak at a rental property in Stoke-on-Trent, putting tenants, including a young baby, at risk. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of using only qualified and Gas Safe registered engineers for gas …
In the last year, 126 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain. HSE’s annual data release covers the period from April 2025 to March 2026. This year the regular annual update is complemented by new analysis, comparing the level and trend of fatal injuries to workers in Great Britain with a selection of 35 other …
Not all workplace dangers are visible. Some of the most serious risks to workers’ health can go unnoticed for years before their effects become apparent. The British Safety Council has launched its new Hidden Hazards campaign to raise awareness of these invisible workplace risks and drive action to prevent harm before it happens. [britsafe.org], [britsafe.org] …
A worker suffered serious injuries after a dumper truck overturned on site, highlighting the devastating consequences that can occur when vehicle stability is compromised. Initial reports indicate the vehicle overturned during operations, trapping or impacting the operator and resulting in significant injuries. Emergency services attended the scene and the worker was taken for medical treatment. …
A food manufacturer has been fined after failing to properly control dust risks in its workplace, highlighting the serious consequences of overlooking safety hazards. Dust generated during food production can create significant health and safety risks for workers, including respiratory issues and, in some environments, the potential for combustible dust incidents. The case serves as …
Company fined after worker injured by overturned truck A groundworks company has been fined after a worker sustained serious injuries when a dumper truck overturned. The worker had been reversing the one-tonne truck when it entered an unprotected excavation and overturned. HSE’s investigation found: Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined after …
An illegal gas fitter who advertised his services on Facebook despite not being on the Gas Safe Register has received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after carrying out dangerous gas work across five homes in North East England. [hsmsearch.com], [press.hse.gov.uk] Alexander Robson, 38, of Fenham, Newcastle, promoted his services on social media …
A chemical logistics company has been fined £425,000 after warehouse supervisor Peter Hutchinson, 60, suffered fatal injuries following a fall from a mobile loading ramp at a site in Middlesbrough. On 4 November 2021, Mr Hutchinson was assisting with loading plastic waste bales into a shipping container when a bale slipped from a forklift truck. As he stepped …
A cement company has been fined £1 million following the death of employee Martin Bennett, 35, who was crushed by a 1.6-tonne concrete weight at a cement bagging plant in Sharpness, Gloucestershire, in August 2021. [press.hse.gov.uk], [agg-net.com] The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found that a large section of safety fencing around the machinery had been routinely removed, allowing access to …
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August 27, 2026
Latest prosecutions headlines Company fined after worker has arm severed in machineA clinical waste disposal company has been fined £300,000 after a worker’s arm was severed from the elbow while attempting to clear an obstruction on an autoclave machine.HSE’s investigation found: Read more about the incident in our press release: Company fined after worker has arm
August 26, 2026
A product recall has been issued for certain Bull and Cygnus wireless Fire Alarm Detection Systems (FADS) after a manufacturing defect was identified that could affect the performance of fire alarm control equipment. The recall was announced by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on 12 August 2026. [gov.uk], [fia.uk.com] The issue relates
August 26, 2026
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) has successfully prosecuted the owner of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Brighton after a series of serious fire safety failings were identified and left unresolved despite repeated warnings and enforcement action. [fia.uk.com], [thefpa.co.uk] Markandayar Gowrikaran, who had control of the HMO at 20A St James Street,
August 26, 2026
A new Floor Safety Awareness Month campaign will run throughout September, encouraging employers and employees to tackle workplace risks caused by leaks, drips, spills and wet surfaces. The initiative has been launched by New Pig Europe to help organisations improve floor safety and reduce the likelihood of slips, trips and falls. The campaign comes amid
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